Patient leaflet - Senokot syrup
1. What is Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup and what is it used for?
Senokot Syrup contains calcium sennosides, which work as a laxative for the short term relief of occasional constipation. Constipation is a fairly common and uncomfortable complaint. It usually involves difficult or irregular bowel movements, accompanied by hard, dry motions which can be painful to pass. This medicine does not help with weight loss.
2. Before taking Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup
Do not take Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup if you:
- are allergic to any of the ingredients (for a full list of ingredients, see section 6)
- have blockage or narrowing of the gastro-intestinal tract or bowel (ileus, intestinal obstruction or stenosis)
- have paralysis or a lack of muscle tone in the bowel (atony –decreased muscle contraction)
- have appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- have severe dehydration
- have persistent or undiagnosed abdominal complaints e.g pain, nausea, or vomiting
- have already taken a laxative and are still constipated This medicine is not to be given to children under 2 years of age. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if:
- you suffer from kidney disorders
- you have no bowel movement after three days
- laxatives are needed every day or abdominal pain persists. - you have hereditary intolerance to certain sugars (e.g. fructose intolerance)
- you are taking medicines for a heart condition (e.g. cardiac glycosides, antiarrhythmic medicines e.g quinidine, medicines inducing QT elongation, diuretics, adrenocorticosteroids (types of steroids) or liquorice root preparations.
you are suffering from faecal impaction and undiagnosed acute or
persistent gastrointestinal complaints, e.g. abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
- This medicine is taken for longer than three days. - You experience dehydration
When administering this product to incontinent adults, pads should be changed more frequently to prevent extended skin contact with faeces. It is recommended to use changes in diet or bulk forming medicines to control constipation before using this medicine.
This medicinal product contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per dose.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Laxatives do not help in long-term weight loss.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not take this medicine if pregnant or breastfeeding. Important information about some of the ingredients of Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup
This medicinal product contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), which may cause allergic
reactions (possibly delayed).
This medicine contains maltitol liquid (E965).
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to
some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Caution is required if you are diabetic as each 5ml contains 3.2 kilocalories.
This medicinal product also contains small amounts of ethanol
(Alcohol) less than 100mg per dose
Taking other medicines
You should consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are
taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those
listed above and any medicines obtained without a prescription.
3. How to take Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup
For oral use. Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years
old and over: the usual dose is one to two 5 ml spoonfuls at bedtime.
Childrenunder12yearsold:Nottobegivenexceptonmedicaladvice.
WhereSenokotSyruphasbeen recommendeditshouldbegivenasfollows:
Children 6 years old and older: One to two 5 ml spoonfuls at night
under the guidance of a medical professional.
Children aged 2 to 6 years: Half to one 5 ml spoonfuls at night under the guidance of a medical professional. Do not exceed the stated dose Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup usually works in 8-12 hours. New users should start with the lowest dose and if needed increase by half the initial dose each day. When you feel the medicine is working, gradually reduce the dose and stop. Duration of use: Normally it is sufficient to take this medicinal product two to three times a week. Use for more than 1 -2 weeks requires medical supervision. Tell a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if: - thesymptomsworsen or persistduringtheuseofthemedicinalproduct - there is no bowel movement within 3 days of use - you need to take laxatives every day or if abdominal pain persists. If you take more Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup than you should
Consult your doctor and take this leaflet with you. It may be harmful to take too much of this medicine or take it for too long. This is because it may lead to:
- A 'lazy bowel', where the muscle in the bowel becomes too relaxed. This means that bowel emptying happens less often.
This can lead to long-term constipation.
- Imbalance of fluids and salts in the body. This can affect the tightness of muscles such as those in the bowel. It can also affect the salts in the blood.
- Low levels of potassium in the blood (called hypo-kalaemia). This can make you tired, dizzy, make your muscles weak and cause an uneven heart-beat.
- Dehydration, making you thirsty, feel faint and giving you headaches. It can also mean that you cannot pass enough urine. If you forget to take Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup
If a dose is missed do not take or give a double dose, just carry on with the recommended dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If any of the following or any other side effects occur, stop taking this medicine and consult a doctor or pharmacist:
- abdominal pain, spasms and diarrhoea, in particular these effects may be experienced by patients with irritable colon. In these cases, a reduction in dose may be necessary.
- hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions, hives (skin bumps), skin itchiness or local or more widespread rash, or asthma. - chronic use may lead to albuminuria and haematuria which is albumin (protein) or red blood cells (blood) in the urine. - yellow or red-brown discolouration of urine may occur, which is harmless
- chronic use may cause pigmentation of the gastrointestinal tract which usually recedes when the product is no longer taken. - low potassium levels in the blood leading to muscle weakness and/or cramps
- severe weight loss
- changes in the shape of the finger and fingernail, muscular spasms and inflammation of bones and joints
The frequency is not known.
Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your
doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not
listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the
Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for
MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store, or in
Ireland via HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Earlsfort Terrace,
IRL – Dublin 2; Tel: +353 1 6764971; Fax: +353 1 6762517.
Website: www.hpra.ie; E-mail: medsafety@hpra.ie
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on
the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup Keep all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25ºC. Do not freeze.
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household
waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer
required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Further information
Each 5ml of Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup contains calcium sennosides
equivalent to 7.5mg total sennosides (calculated as Sennoside B). The other ingredients are potassium sorbate (E202), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), maltitol liquid (E965), xanthan gum, anti-foam (Medical C) emulsion, prune flavour, citric acid anhydrous and purified water. WhatSenokot7.5mg/5mlSyruplookslikeandthecontentsofthepack
Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup is an amber coloured liquid available in 150ml bottle.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer UK Marketing Authorisation Holder: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Dansom Lane, Hull, HU8 7DS. IE Marketing Authorisation Holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd., 7 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24. Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Dansom Lane, Hull, HU8 7DS, UK. RB NL Brands B.V, Schiphol Boulevard 207, 1118 BH, NL Leaflet last revised April 2019
Senokot, are trademarks
7.5mg/5ml SYRUP
150 ML
Sennosides
For the short-term relief from
occasional constipation
SENOKOT 7.5mg/5ml SYRUP:
HOW TO TAKE SENOKOT 7.5mg/5ml SYRUP:
Senokot 7.5mg/5ml Syrup contains calcium sennosides equivalent to
7.5mg/5ml total sennosides. It provides effective relief from short-term,
occasional constipation. Laxatives do not affect the number of calories
absorbed from food. This means they do not help with weight loss.
Adults and children over 12 years old:
one to two 5 ml spoonfuls at night. Do not
take more medicine than the carton tells you to. Not to be given to children under
12 years old without medical advice.
For oral use only. Do not exceed the stated
dose. New users should start with the
lowest dose and increase it to the
maximum dose for each age group, if
necessary, by one half of the initial dose
each day. Once regularity has been
regained dosage should be reduced and
stopped. If symptoms worsen, if there is no
bowel movement after 3 days, if laxatives
are needed every day, if abdominal pain
persists or if other symptoms persist,
consult your doctor. Use for more than 1 -
2 weeks requires medical supervision.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
contains methyl (E218) & propyl (E216) parahydroxy-benzoate and maltitol liquid (E965). See leaflet for further information. Caution is advised if you are diabetic as each 5ml contains 3.2 kilocalories. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Do not use after the expiry date. MA Holder in the UK: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull, HU8 7DS. Ireland PA holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd., Citywest, Dublin 24. RB NL Brands B.V, Schiphol Boulevard 207, 1118 BH, NL PL 00063/0123, PA 979/16/3
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See leaflet for full dosage instructions. Medicinal product not subject to medical prescription.
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